Senior Software Engineer, Android

\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOur Mission\u003c/strong\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u00a0\u003c/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eLaunched in 2012, Tinder\u00ae revolutionized how people meet, growing from 1 match to one billion matches in just two years. This rapid growth demonstrates its ability to fulfill a fundamental human need: real connection. Today, the app has been downloaded over 630 million times, leading to over 97 billion matches, serving approximately 50 million users per month in 190 countries and 45+ languages - a scale unmatched by any other app in the category. In 2024, Tinder won four Effie Awards for its first-ever global brand campaign, \u201cIt Starts with a Swipe\u201d\u2122\u003c/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u00a0\u003c/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cstrong style=\"font-size:10.5pt\"\u003eThe Role\u003c/strong\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eThe Engineering team is responsible for building innovative features and resilient systems that bring people together. We\u0027re always experimenting with new features to engage with our members. Although we are a high-scale tech company, the member-to-engineer ratio is very high\u2014making the level of impact each engineer gets to have at Tinder enormous.\u003c/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u00a0\u003c/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eAs an Android engineer at Tinder, you will have an outsized impact and ownership of the most visible aspects of the Tinder App. We are deeply invested in challenging norms, constantly improving architecture design, exploring emergent tech and ideas, and leveraging new technologies in interesting ways to deliver an app that is widely known the world over.\u003c/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u00a0\u003c/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cstrong style=\"font-size:11pt\"\u003eWhere you\u2019ll work:\u003c/strong\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size:11pt\"\u003eThis is a hybrid role and requires in-office collaboration three days per week. This position is located in Ghent, Belgium.\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eIn this role, you will:\u003c/b\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLead the architecture, design, and implementation of consumer-facing features in the Tinder App.\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBuild new compelling in-app experiences that will reach millions of users globally.\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCollaborate cross-functionally with engineers, product managers and designers to influence the roadmap and product development of Tinder\u2019s App and services.\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCreate and maintain internal shared frameworks and libraries.\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMentor, collaborate, and learn with innovative and passionate team members\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003c/ul\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eYou\u2019ll need:\u003c/b\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e5+ years of professional experience building native Android applications\u00a0\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSignificant experience building applications in Kotlin\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHands-on experience with Jetpack Compose\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA strong software architect well versed in design patterns (e.g. you\u0027ve worked with MVP, Clean/MVVM, and know the benefits of each. You\u0027ve written your own Repositories and Factories)\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUnderstanding of the value of Dependency Injection and has implemented Dagger\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eExperienced in Coroutines\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eExperience writing and maintaining unit tests\u00a0\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFamiliarity with AI-assisted development tools (e.g., GitHub Copilot, LLM-based coding assistants) to boost productivity\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFluent in English, both written and spoken, with excellent communication skills.\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWillingness and ability collaborate with stakeholders who are located in different time zones.\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003c/ul\u003e \u003cbr\u003e$ - $ a year\u003cbr\u003e None\u003cbr\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCommitment to Inclusion\u003c/strong\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u00a0\u003c/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eAt Tinder, we don\u2019t just accept difference, we celebrate it. We strive to build a workplace that reflects the rich diversity of our members around the world, and we value unique perspectives and backgrounds. Even if you don\u2019t meet all the listed qualifications, we invite you to apply and show us how your skills could transfer. Tinder is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace where we welcome people of all sexes, gender identities, races, ethnicities, disabilities, and other lived experiences. Learn more here: \u003ca class=\"postings-link\" href=\"https://www.lifeattinder.com/dei\"\u003ehttps://www.lifeattinder.com/dei\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u00a0\u003c/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eIf you require reasonable accommodation to complete a job application, pre-employment testing, or a job interview or to otherwise participate in the hiring process, please speak to your Talent Acquisition Partner directly.\u003c/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u00a0\u003c/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e#Tinder\u003c/div\u003e